The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 9/08/2021

Each day Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

MOSTLY TRUE	Claim by Joe Biden (D): Women are “disproportionately impacted by voter ID laws — especially married women who change their names, or those whose IDs do not accurately reflect their gender.” Politifact rating: Mostly True Are women disproportionately impacted by voter ID laws?
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Ivermectin Products Are Just For Animals. Lead Stories rating: False (Ivermectin can treat human parasites and other conditions; however, it is not recommended for treating Covid-19) Fact Check: Ivermectin Deworms Livestock AND Treats Human Parasites, But Manufacturer Does NOT Recommend It For COVID-19
FALSE	Claim by Conservative activist Brenna Spencer: “the only person ‘hurting’ if I don’t get the vaccine is me. So mind your own business” Health Feedback rating: Incorrect (The unvaccinated are more likely to get infected and spread covid-19 endangering more people.) A person’s decision not to vaccinate affects others, as unvaccinated people are more likely to get infected and spread COVID-19
TRUE	Claim by Steve Hilton (Fox News): Joe Biden’s approval rating dropped 10 percentage points among independents. Newsweek rating: True (Some polls show that) Fact Check: Did Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Among Independents Suffer Double-Figure Drop?
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Viral Image: the image shows US troops eating at a Pakistani homeless shelter Check Your Fact rating: False FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show US Troops Dining In A Pakistani Homeless Shelter?
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Claim by Daily Mail: No healthy child has died from Covid-19 in the UK. Full Fact rating: Incorrect. (Six under 18s with no underlying health conditions died from Covid-19 in England before the end of February 2021.) Daily Mail understates the risks of Covid-19 to children – Full Fact Daily Mail Rating

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